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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    2016 Presidential Election
    Never mind, Donald Trump doesn’t want to debate Bernie Sanders after allNever mind, Donald Trump doesn’t want to debate Bernie Sanders after all
    2016 Presidential Election

    It always seemed too good to be true.

    By Libby Nelson
    Life
    Why endless airport security lines are suddenly everywhereWhy endless airport security lines are suddenly everywhere
    Politics
    Here’s how much you need to make to afford rent in every stateHere’s how much you need to make to afford rent in every state
    Culture
    How Frankie Manning’s incredible dancing skills made him famous twice, 50 years apartHow Frankie Manning’s incredible dancing skills made him famous twice, 50 years apart
    Culture

    Manning is arguably the most famous swing dancer of all time.

    By Libby Nelson
    2016 Presidential Election
    Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump said they want to debate each other. Yes, really.Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump said they want to debate each other. Yes, really.
    2016 Presidential Election

    The face-off America needs might finally happen.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretchThe Americans kicks into overdrive as it heads into the season’s home stretch
    Culture

    A slightly scattered hour nonetheless boasts a thrilling ending.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    World Politics
    Great news: people around the world are living longer than everGreat news: people around the world are living longer than ever
    World Politics

    Babies born today are likely to live longer than ever before.

    By Libby Nelson
    Money
    12 states let you pay college tuition years in advance. But it’s not always a good idea.12 states let you pay college tuition years in advance. But it’s not always a good idea.
    Money

    Before you buy into a prepaid tuition plan, here’s what you should know.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    President Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony BourdainPresident Obama ate $6 noodles in Hanoi with Anthony Bourdain
    Politics
    Ex-Ebola czar: “Zika is not ‘coming’ to the United States: It is already here”Ex-Ebola czar: “Zika is not ‘coming’ to the United States: It is already here”
    Politics

    Children born to mothers with Zika “will be a visible, human reminder of the cost of absurd wrangling in Washington,” Ron Klain writes in the Washington Post.

    By Libby Nelson

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